Echinacea 'Hot Papaya' (Coneflower Hot Papaya). An exciting new hybrid for the coneflowers! This first ever double orange flowered Echinacea! Coneflower Hot Papaya was hybridized by the famous Dutch breeder Arie Blom. The flowers are fluorescent orange-red pompoms, which is a contrast to other coneflowers of purple, yellow, pink, and white. They have a wonderful fragrance making them great cut flowers. Use these plants as a single specimen, in a mixed border, or plant in a mass creating vivid color for the garden.

All echinaceas make beautiful cut flowers. Cut just as the petals begin expanding. Most cultivars will have dropping petals, so don't mistake this for a dying flower. Vase life is typically 7-10 days. If using the central disc for a dried arrangement, pick after fully open for best color. Remove petals and hang upside down to dry. These will last forever!